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10 reasons to visit Spain in 2025: new holidays, hikes and cultural highlights
From villas in Galicia and walks in La Gomera, to a new parador near Madrid and a horse fair in Jerez . It is easy to avoid big resorts in the Canaries – the smaller islands have a handful of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Feminist parenting won't fix our ‘boys-will-be-boys’ culture
Raising men who respect and listen to women begins with raising boys who respect and listen to their mothers.The Hill - 1d -
3 Takeaways From Penguins Brutal 8-3 Loss To Capitals
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned from the 4 Nations Face-off break, where Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, and Rickard Rakell played. However, it appeared that the team didn't get the memo that NHL ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Qatar uses sovereign wealth to entice venture capital to Doha
QIA will continue to invest most of its wealth outside the Gulf state but wants to make the country a regional hub for VCFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
D1 Capital’s bet on European turnarounds aids its own recovery
Daniel Sundheim’s hedge fund was under water but made a windfall from Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce tradesFinancial Times - 6d -
Tour de Warsaw – exploring the powerful resilience of Poland’s capital
Europe’s shy city is shining once moreFinancial Times - 5d -
Haiti gangs launch deadly attack on capital's Delmas neighborhood
Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital before dawn on Tuesday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighborhood and causing more residents to flee.NBC News - 5d -
CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Capital One Bank That Accused It of Tricking Customers
The move, on a suit that had accused the bank of tricking customers, was one of several dismissals ordered by Trump officials who are dismantling the agency.The New York Times - 4d -
Venture capital trusts have little reason to celebrate turning 30
Fundraising for the tax-efficient assets is up 10 per cent this year — but they remain a niche choiceFinancial Times - 3d -
IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes
The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him
Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the warABC News - Feb. 21 -
Supergiant Games battles back accusations it is working around SAG-AFTRA strike
After a public callout, the developers of Hades took to social media to clarify that they are not intending to recast union voice actors.VentureBeat - Feb. 21 -
WIld "super pigs" wreak havoc around U.S-Canada border
On the U.S.-Canada border, there's an epic battle between man and beast going on -- and it seems the beasts are winning. Large wild hogs are wreaking havoc on ranches and farmland on both sides of ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
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1,200 Acres of Powder for Around $100: Skiing Vermont’s Bolton Valley
Brought back from the brink by devoted skiers and a new generation of a skiing family, Bolton Valley has cultivated a niche among Eastern ski areas as an affordable downhill and backcountry resort.The New York Times - 6d -
Large ICE raid near Houston leads to around 118 arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies participated in a large raid outside of Houston targeting undocumented migrants. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.CBS News - 5d -
Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag
While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.The New York Times - 5d -
European allies rally around Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy rift
European allies rallied around Ukraine and Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader's contentious White House meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance.CBS News - 2d -
European Leaders Rally Around Zelensky After Explosive Meeting With Trump
The statements piled up on social media, offering words of encouragement to the Ukrainian leader and his people.The New York Times - 2d -
Europeans rally around Zelenskyy but will struggle to formulate a plan to defend Ukraine
The showdown in the Oval Office has exposed the huge rift between the US and EuropeFinancial Times - 2d -
New Jersey community rallies around restaurant owners detained by ICE
Dozens of Haddon Township, N.J., residents gathered to write letters supporting the release Emine Emanet, a local restaurant owner currently in ICE custody. WCAU's Claudia Vargas reports.NBC News - 6h -
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Starmer’s diplomatic flurry puts him at centre of attempts to shape Ukraine-Russia deal
PM’s decision to bring forward Zelenskyy meeting and forge Franco-British peace plan shows UK can still play global leadership role . Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates As Keir Starmer ...The Guardian - 1d -
Those who depend on aid must embrace Trump’s bombshell and shape their own destiny | Janet Mawiyoo
Trump cutting off USAid reminds us how much power we surrender to those who fund our work. We need a new mindset. About 35 years ago, the radio news announced that the then president of Kenya, ...The Guardian - 14h -
Porn isn’t just a reflection of our desires – it shapes them, putting women and girls at risk | Fiona Vera-Gray
For too long UK law has trailed behind internet platforms. After a long-awaited review, ministers must put this right. If you’ve seen porn in recent years, you’ll know it’s grim out there these ...The Guardian - 6h -
'Failure has definitely shaped me': Why D-backs believe Corbin Carroll will be better than ever in 2025
After a Rookie of the Year campaign in 2023, Carroll struggled for his first time as a pro last season. Here's why -- and how it made him stronger.ESPN - 5h -
Creating the languages of other worlds
When Hollywood needs a language that doesn't exist (like Chakobsa, for the desert planet Arrakis in "Dune," or the Dothraki language from "Game of Thrones"), they call language nerds David and ...CBS News - 1d -
'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Puerto Rican artist iLe: 'I feel motivated to rescue our cultural history'
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Calle 13 alum performs Friday at the Wallis in Beverly HillsLos Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Is a Trump backlash on its way? Well, eggs are as expensive as ever – and you can’t eat the culture wars | Arwa Mahdawi
The 78-year-old president is the ultimate comeback kid, but he is not a king and he is certainly not a god. As prices rise and consumer sentiment slumps, he may come to regret his election ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Culture of fear’: Jets rank bottom of NFL players’ report cards as Washington improve
Jets holds up rear in third NFLPA report card survey Super Bowl champion Philadelphia climb into top 10 The New York Jets have been graded the worst team in the NFL for ownership in this ...The Guardian - 5d -
I may be a pan-cultural youth vampire, but I think I’ll leave gen Z to their slang | Barbara Ellen
Parents trying to decode youth speak are leaving nothing for the young to identify as their own. For some time I’ve wondered if there is anything – anything at all – young people can have just for ...The Guardian - 2d -
If we want to win the 5G war with China, we need to fully embrace American capitalism
The race to dominate 5G technology is a decisive battle for economic supremacy in the 21st century. Unfortunately, the U.S. has fallen behind.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Voss Capital thinks the market is a ‘perpetual paradox machine’. Here are the stocks the fund manager owns.
Buying undervalued small-cap stocks that may attract bidders has worked this year, Voss Capital said.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
CFPB moves to drop suit accusing Capital One of cheating customers out of $2 billion
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is moving to drop a suit against Capital One brought during the Biden administration just last month that accused the bank of cheating customers out of a ...NBC News - 4d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau drops lawsuits against Capital One and Berkshire, Rocket Cos. units
The moves are the latest sign of the abrupt shift at the agency since acting CFPB director Russell Vought took over this monthCNBC - 3d -
LOOK: Capitals, Lightning wear decals honoring victims of crash at Ronald Reagan National Airport
The Capitals and Lightning are paying tribute to the victims of the D.C. plane crashCBS Sports - 2d -
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 11 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
At his current pace, Ovechkin could surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
NHL trade deadline buyers and sellers: Capitals among teams potentially looking to improve for stretch run
Washington sits atop the Metropolitan Division and could seek to add even more firepowerCBS Sports - 5h -
Speed Interviewing the Fastest Drivers in the World
Formula One’s season launch party saw The Athletic’s columnist take on the challenge to speak to the entire grid in a few hours. Here’s what happened.The New York Times - Feb. 22
